View Vacancy - VNM - National Crime Agency Driver, S1 (L)

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NCA (National Crime Agency)

Main purpose of job:

The main purpose of the job is to provide a safe and courteous transport service and other administrative support work for the National Crime Agency in Hanoi Vietnam.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily check of the vehicle e.g.: tyre pressures, hydraulic fluid, oil, radiator, and battery level
  • Keeping the vehicle clean and serviceable at all times
  • Reporting any defects and assisting to ensure their resolution
  • Keeping an accurate record of all journeys
  • Ensuring the safety and security of the vehicle and passengers in your care
  • Support corporate services work, e.g., scanning invoices, photocopying, shredding, faxing and portering when required.  
  • Other office tasks as assigned.



  • Possess a clean police record and a full clean valid driving licence
  • Minimum of 3 years driving experience
  • Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing.
  • Good knowledge of the roads and location of government offices in Hanoi and main roads to other parts of the country.
  • Physically fit with excellent eyesight.
  • Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical skills needed to maintain vehicles in a roadworthy condition.
  • Fluent in Vietnamese (written and spoken)
  • Formal training as an official driver.
  • Experience in driving for international organizations and VIPs.
7 August 2020
S1
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Asia Pacific
Vietnam
Hanoi
British Embassy
1
VND
16,772,000 gross/month
1 September 2020

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, leave entitlement, flexible working patterns, medical package for staff and dependants, and opportunities for learning and development.

The successful candidate will work for an average of 35 hours nett per week. However, given the nature of this job, occasional weekend work or work outside of normal office hours is expected. 

Employment offers are subject to the successful clearance of pre-employment checks.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Hanoi is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

All applications must be received before 23:55 on the day of the deadline indicated above. 

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible subject to successful clearance of pre-employment/security checks.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.